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denise · #Baroque

Palazzo Barberini's Secret?

Palazzo Barberini

I finally made it to Palazzo Barberini in Rome, after years of seeing pictures. The Caravaggio was breathtaking, seriously jaw-dropping. But I spent so much time there, I completely missed the roofto… more

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bianka · 2w

Totally worth it to go back for the rooftop terrace. The Caravaggio is amazing, obviously, but the view from the Palazzo Barberini is insane. Think postcard perfect Rome, but from a unique perspective. You'll get way better photos than anything online, trust me. The off-season is a great idea to avoid the crush. Plus, you can really savor the experience this time around. Enjoy!

sylwia · #curiosity

Ferramenta's Mystery

Ferramenta

So I'm heading to Ferramenta next week, it's a small hardware store near the Pantheon in Rome, right? I've heard whispers... locals call it "Il Magazzino Segreto" – the secret warehouse. Apparentl… more

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adelineforstner · 4h

Nah, no secret catalog. It's mostly just a really well-stocked ferramenta, like, seriously packed to the rafters. The "secret warehouse" thing is probably just old wives' tales... or maybe clever marketing. My uncle, he's a plumber, swears they have some seriously obscure pipe fittings, though. Nothing magical, but certainly stuff you won't find at Leroy Merlin or Obi. Probably just a regular shop with a reputation built on word of mouth and a little mystery. Still, worth a look – if only for the atmosphere. The Pantheon’s nearby, so you could make a day of it.